1. flnavigator.org
Stephanie Rogers
Agency for Persons with Disabilities

2. What is the Florida Navigator?
A web-based tool designed to assist users in researching information on state government disability programs and services
Information shared include programs and services from:
Agency for Health Care Administration
Agency for Persons with Disabilities
Department of Children and Families
Department of Education
Department of Elder Affairs
Department of Health
Department of Transportation

3. Why Create the Navigator?
To better streamline the search for state services with consolidated information in one place
To provide information in a format that is not overwhelming to users
To sort information by life stages:
Early Years: Birth to 3 years of age, or before the child enters the education system
School Years: Ages 4-21
Work and Family Years: Ages 22-59
Retirement Years: Ages 60+

4. How Does the Navigator Differ from Resource Directory?
Search results are specific to state services only
Small and separate to empower users without overwhelming
Navigates users to the agency
Search results provide eligibility requirements, contact information, and a direct link to program’s web page for additional information
Offers a connection with the Family Care Councils

5. Family Care Councils
In 1993, the Florida Legislature passed legislation to establish an all volunteer Family Care Council (FCC) to be located in each service area of the Agency for Persons Disabilities (APD) in Chapter , F.S.
Each of the 15 FCCs are made up of Governor appointed members
Parents
Guardians
Siblings
Grandparents

6. Family Care Councils
The primary functions of the local family care councils shall be to:
Assist in providing information and outreach to families.
Review the effectiveness of APD service programs and make recommendations with respect to program implementation.
Advise the APD with respect to policy issues relevant to the community and family support system in the local area.
Meet and share information with other local family care councils.

7. Family Care Councils
There are 15 FCCs across the state.

8. The Florida Navigator

9. Agency for Persons with Disabilities
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Agency for Persons with Disabilities
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